A patient diagnosed with alopecia areata has developed what manifestation of this systemic disease?
A) Blisters
B) Rash
C) Itching
D) Hair loss
Ans: D
Feedback: Several autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosis and alopecia areata, cause hair loss in smaller defined areas.
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Physical changes that occur in late adulthood include: a. decreased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, osteoporosis and increased chestrigidity
b. increased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, osteoporosis and decreased chestrigidity. c. increased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, rheumatoid arthritis and decreased chest rigidity. d. decreased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweat glands, rheumatoid arthritis and decreased chest rigidity.
A patient with acute lung injury is being started on enteral nutrition
Which interventions will the nurse provide to ensure nutritional support for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Withhold the use of the nasogastric tube until radiographic placement is confirmed. 2. Monitor for diarrhea. 3. Assess for gastric residual. 4. Keep the head of the bed elevated to at least 30 degrees. 5. Ensure the tube feeding continues uninterrupted.
The categorization of middle ranges theories by the terms "high," "middle," and "low" refers to which of the following?
A) The number of concepts in the theory B) The ability to generalize the theory in nursing C) The degree of abstraction in the theory D) The number of research studies conducted with the theory
How can the nurse assist J.B. in combating fatigue during his treatment?
What will be an ideal response?